There is an old saying: You are your child's first teacher. I believe this is very true! Children can learn so much about reading from their parents. These private little learning moments can really add up to alot of great experiences. Reading activities will help your child succeed in school and they are fun to do together.
The National Center for Family & Community Connections with Schools* has some great tips for parents who wish to be involved in their child's learning. Here are just a few ideas:
•At home, help your child with reading practice, spelling new words and always check their homework each day.
• Watch how your child spends their time out of school- find fun learning activities to do at home.
• Talk about school and find out what they are learning-ask what their favorite part of school was each day.
• Attend school events, parent-teacher conferences, meet with teachers, and volunteer in the classroom or school.
*(Henderson, A., Mapp, K. 2002)
Parents are the key to reading success! Here are a few fun reading ideas you can do at home today:
1. Go on a word hunt: Let your child know they are already a reader! Get a basket and go "shopping" for
food with labels they can read. This is called environmental print and it helps young children see themselves
as a reader.
2. Chant nursery rhymes at home: Hickory Dickory Dock, Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty... they
may seem old fashioned to us adults, but kindergarten kids loves to chant silly poems! For a challenge, drop
off the last word of the rhyme and see if your child can remember the end.
3. Read, read, read: This is the secret ingredient for most successful readers in kindergarten. Good
readers have heard many stories read to them at home and they are comfortable with books.
4. Sing a song: Language comes in the form of songs. Singing helps young children gain confidence in
their speaking ability and helps them develop patterns of speech and rhyming concepts in a fun format.
5. Have fun with your child: Tell silly jokes, say tounge twisters, play games and share tall tales.
Show your kids how much you love to read and speak....and they will love it too!
There is an old saying: You are your child's first teacher. I believe this is very true! Children can learn so much about reading from their parents. These private little learning moments can really add up to alot of great experiences. Reading activities will help your child succeed in school and they are fun to do together.
The National Center for Family & Community Connections with Schools* has some great tips for parents who wish to be involved in their child's learning. Here are just a few ideas:
•At home, help your child with reading practice, spelling new words and always check their homework each day.
• Watch how your child spends their time out of school- find fun learning activities to do at home.
• Talk about school and find out what they are learning-ask what their favorite part of school was each day.
• Attend school events, parent-teacher conferences, meet with teachers, and volunteer in the classroom or school.
*(Henderson, A., Mapp, K. 2002)
Parents are the key to reading success! Here are a few fun reading ideas you can do at home today:
1. Go on a word hunt: Let your child know they are already a reader! Get a basket and go "shopping" for
food with labels they can read. This is called environmental print and it helps young children see themselves
as a reader.
2. Chant nursery rhymes at home: Hickory Dickory Dock, Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty... they
may seem old fashioned to us adults, but kindergarten kids loves to chant silly poems! For a challenge, drop
off the last word of the rhyme and see if your child can remember the end.
3. Read, read, read: This is the secret ingredient for most successful readers in kindergarten. Good
readers have heard many stories read to them at home and they are comfortable with books.
4. Sing a song: Language comes in the form of songs. Singing helps young children gain confidence in
their speaking ability and helps them develop patterns of speech and rhyming concepts in a fun format.
5. Have fun with your child: Tell silly jokes, say tounge twisters, play games and share tall tales.
Show your kids how much you love to read and speak....and they will love it too!
Thank you, Mrs. Seely